27 June 2005

China reversing Desertification

Another encouraging story showing that environmental good can be achieved when there is a serious and funded will. "through a series of policy measures China has been implementing over the past few years, positive results are finally being seen. Since 1999, the area of desertification has been cut by 37,924 square kilometres, and is being reduced at an annual rate of 7,585 square kilometres."

WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: China and Desertification:

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